After last week's update from Tessa Jowell (see below) the Dulwich Medical Centre has now agreed to withdraw their application for a Pharmacy.

A statement issued by Southwark Primary Care Trust reads:

Mediquick have now withdrawn their application to open a 100-hours pharmacy on the Dulwich Medical Centre site in Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich.

This decision has been taken in conjunction with Dulwich Medical Centre in response to feedback from the local community.

Dr Jane Fryer, Medical Director, Southwark Primary Care Trust said: "We are delighted that other established community pharmacies in the area have indicated their willingness to open longer hours to meet the needs of the local community."

Ends

Tessa Jowell commented:

I am pleased that the Dulwich Medical Centre has responded to the genuine and understandable concerns raised by their application for an extended hours pharmacy by withdrawing it.

I do feel that much of the confusion and concern that has surrounded this application may have avoided if the PCT had consulted directly with local residents about the precise nature of the application. I will be urging the PCT to do this in future if they receive a similar application.

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Update: 19 October 2007

Tessa Jowell has distributed a letter to local residents to let people know the latest news regarding an application for a pharmacy at the Dulwich Medical Centre on Crystal Palace Road in East Dulwich .

Click the letter below to see the text of her update.